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| - I really wanted to give this place 3 stars but I couldn't.... it was really unimpressive. First, pretty plain place. Basic tables/chairs, etc... but when I saw cinderblock dividers between dining areas that were painted, I took pause. Since I'd seen all the positive reviews, I guessed it was the food here that was going to be good.
So down I sat and was greeted by a friendly waiter. I was really expecting someone of Lebanese descent or so. Nope, pure Cleveland boy in his early 20s. Nice enough, just a miss on what I would have hoped.
I had the Aladdin's combo. Three types of meat, rice, salad and pita. Plenty of food, none of it inspiring though. The chicken was the best... not really seasoned, but grilled and nice and juicy. The other chunks of beef and lamb (maybe) were slightly overdone for me (more medium) and not really seasoned either. The rice was just OK. Salad is salad.
Wish I had maybe gone to a chain since this left me wondering where I might go the next time I'm in Cleveland. I'm 0 for 2 so far.
On the upside, it's a very reasonable bill for the portion size.
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